Category Archives: Clean-Up

Who are the Pacific Beach Street Guardians?Below is an excerpt from an article published in the San Diego Free Press and written By Caryn Blanton

“Founded in October 2016, Pacific Beach Street Guardians (PBSG) is a non-profit (501c3) that functions as a social enterprise. Neighbors who are experiencing homelessness are hired to handle many different tasks, including:

Care for the streets, sidewalks, alleys, parking lots and beaches of our community. Perform janitorial/custodial work for local businesses, organizations, and residents. Provide event services (set up/take down and trash/recycling)

As a social enterprise, PBSG offers much more than a job – Team Members are given the opportunity to gain pride, purpose, stability, dignity, a path to self-sufficiency and hope. [Read More…]

Every year, volunteers at this event remove hundreds of graffiti tags and really make a positive difference in our community.

Training and supplies will be provided!

Each year volunteers get rid of about 1000 tags in just a few hours. Since this annual event began, we have seen a significant reduction in graffiti in Pacific Beach.

And when graffiti does occur, the people we have trained are much more likely to remove it quickly, which further discourages the taggers. This event builds pride in our community and gives everyone a sense of satisfaction as they “take-back” and beautify Pacific Beach.

Students can earn community service hours (under 18 must have waiver signed by parent.)

Every year, volunteers at this event remove hundreds of graffiti tags and really make a positive difference in our community.

Training and supplies will be provided!

Each year volunteers get rid of about 1000 tags in just a few hours. Since this annual event began, we have seen a significant reduction in graffiti in Pacific Beach.

And when graffiti does occur, the people we have trained are much more likely to remove it quickly, which further discourages the taggers. This event builds pride in our community and gives everyone a sense of satisfaction as they “take-back” and beautify Pacific Beach.

Students can earn community service hours (under 18 must have waiver signed by parent.)

This is a great way for your children to complete their community service credits for school.

Anyone under age 18 must be accompanied by parent or guardian and complete a Volunteer Waiver form.
For a Volunteer Waiver form, go to http://www.pbtowncouncil.org/ and click on the Safe & Beautiful link.

Can’t attend, no problem, just take a few minutes to clean in your own neighborhood. Working together we can make a difference!

This is a great way for your children to complete their community service credits for school.
Anyone under age 18 must be accompanied by parent or guardian and complete a Volunteer Waiver form.
For a Volunteer Waiver form, go to http://www.pbtowncouncil.org/ and click on the Safe & Beautiful link.

Can’t attend, no problem, just take a few minutes to clean in your own neighborhood.Working together we can make a difference!

After a brief training, work parties will fan out to remove graffiti in PB.

Volunteers will be provided with all the necessary supplies and training and will learn how easy it is to get rid of graffiti and how rewarding it can be. Students can earn community service (under 18 must be accompanied by an adult.) In previous years, volunteers at this event have removed hundreds of graffiti tags. Refreshments provided!

Come out even if you can only give an hour or so.
Trash grabbers, gloves and trash bags are provided.

This is a great way for your children to complete their community service credits for school.
Anyone under age 18 must be accompanied by parent or guardian and complete a Volunteer Waiver form.
For a Volunteer Waiver form, go to http://www.pbtowncouncil.org// and click on the Safe & Beautiful link.

Can’t attend, no problem, just take a few minutes to clean in your own neighborhood.Working together we can make a difference!